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The Original Ten: Women of Intellect and Vision
Hattie Florence Chidester Lukens
 ...was born in Utica, New York. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1875 at age 21, and her Master of Science degree in 1879. Upon graduation she became an elocutionist and teacher of higher mathematics in the high school in Bedford, Pennsylvania. She also taught in Minnesota, Clifton Springs, New York, and in Teacher's Institutes in Pennsylvania and Iowa.
She gave numerous readings in fourteen states and territories. A Syracuse newspaper wrote: "It is a matter of gratification that a Syracuse lady and graduate of the University has acheived such flattering success in this difficult department of literary work." Her father's office served as the first chapter room. The rent was $7.50 a term. Florence was the first Founder to enter the Silent Chapter. 
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